Our mission is to grow in faith, build thriving community, and transform lives through Christ’s love.

August 27, 2026

Recently hospitalized: Bill Price.

Receiving palliative care: Ken Arnold, Ron Baker.

Altar flowers in the Far Hills sanctuary are from Gary and Christine Barker in memory of Jason Barker.

The Pantry monthly request for August is canned fruit. Brown paper bags with handles are always needed. Donation bins can be found outside the worship spaces at both campuses. Coming in September: diaper drive!

Pantry immediate needs: kids' winter clothes & coats. Thank you for your continued support of your Pantry!

Let us pray for you! If you have a prayer request, submit a prayer request online, reach out to the church office (937-433-1449), or contact Pastor Julie (860-371-4030) or Pastor Corey (513-341-5194).

*We alternate the 10:30 a.m. livestream service each week between campuses and worship expressions. Find the livestream on YouTube or our website.

Past worship services as well as sermon videos can be found here.

LAST CALL! Sign up to volunteer for "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday

September 13

We'll gather together for one blended worship service at 9:00 a.m. at our Far Hills Campus before heading out to serve both here at the church and throughout the community. We've already highlighted some service opportunities: Bethany Village, assembling school supply kits, Cornerstone Park cleanup, and Lesotho meal packing. Find the fifth opportunity below. Sign up for one of the five volunteer opportunities here by August 31.

LAST CALL! Help us collect school supplies for Lutheran World Relief School Kits by dropping off items from this list in marked bins at either Epiphany campus.

Last day of collection is Sunday, September 6!

Needs by the Numbers:

300 - 70+-sheet notebooks

80 - rulers

70 - pencil sharpeners

350 - black or blue pens

50 - pink erasers

20 - boxes of 24 count crayons

📓 Most in need of paper notebooks!

Congratulations to Pastor Julie on graduating from the University of Dayton's Women Lead Certificate Program, and to Kathy Whited for earning her Certified Church Administrator credential through the national professional organization, The Church Network. We are blessed by their commitment to continued learning and professional development.

📖 TODAY Pastor Corey's Book Club Thursday, Aug 27: The Widening of God's Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story. Far Hills @ 10 a.m., Rm 13 (lower level) or North Sea Brewing @ 6 p.m. Monthly book study geared toward teens and adults. Book list and details here. 📅 Next: Sept 24 selection is We Survived the End of the World by Steven Charleston. 

👪 Children, Youth & Families: Aug 25 Update including the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering Informational Meeting for youth grades 8-12 on Aug 30; the fall calendar; and a peek into the soft launch of Rise & Shine at Austin. Contact: Erin Haligowski

👶 THIS WEEK Parent & Child Play Group: Saturday, Aug 29 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Austin Campus Nursery. For parents & caregivers with children infant through age 5. Contact: Kristin Hutton or Megan Payne.

🧵 LAST CALL! Quilts for Kids: Sat, Aug 29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Far Hills Campus, Rm 14 (lower level). Quilters are invited to work at the church on quilts to be given to children at the Schneider House of Hope through Family Promise in October. Find details and let the Epiphany Quilters know of your interest here, or contact Joy Marts or Kathy Hibbs.

💗 Financial donations will be used to purchase rolls of batting, spools of thread, and backing fabric. Give online by choosing "Kids' Quilts" from the fund dropdown, or with cash/check marked for "Kids' Quilts."

📖 Women's Evening Book Club meets Tuesday, Sept 1 @ 7 p.m. in the Far Hills Conference Rm. Find this season's reading list here. Contact: Janice Staler

📕 Women’s Bible Study with Pastor Julie: select Wednesdays, starting Sept 2 at 9 a.m. in the Far Hills Conference Room. This fall’s focus is Acts Learner Guide (Books of Faith Series). Register here.

💻 The Tuesday Zoom Bible Study group resumes weekly meetings Sept 8 @ 11 a.m. and focuses on the following week’s Gospel reading. Use this link to join the study. Contact: Bob Ransbottom

🍽️ ROMEOs Lunch: Wednesday, Sept 9 @ 11:30 a.m. at China Cottage, 6290 Far Hills Ave, Centerville. All men are welcome! Contact Paul Gresham at 937-620-0391.

👪 Capable Kids: A Community Challenge Supporting Youth Mental Health - Thursday, Sept 10, 6:00-8:00 p.m. | Austin Campus. Families are invited to participate in this free community initiative that encourages age-appropriate independence to help children build confidence, resilience, and problem-solving skills.

👨 Saturday Men’s Group begins its regular season on Sept 12 @ 9 a.m. in the Far Hills Conference Rm. All men who want fellowship and who want to learn more about this world that God created for us are welcome. Contact: Bob Ransbottom. This week's topic: Rain Bombs - NOVA

🔴🔵🟢 Bingo Night: Saturday, Sept 19, 6-9 p.m., Far Hills Celebration Center. Click here for details and prices. Volunteer to help here. Proceeds benefit Epiphany Lutheran Preschool.

🙏 Thanks to our blood donors at last Saturday's blood drive, Versiti received the equivalent of 57 units! Special thanks to our cookie donors. 🗓️ Our next blood drive is Saturday, Oct 24.

⚠️CAUTION at Far Hills: a sinkhole on the east side of the lower parking lot is marked by orange cones.

📅 The office and buildings will be CLOSED Monday, September 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Please note: security keypad codes will NOT open exterior doors.

The next monthly Church Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 23 at 7 p.m. in the Far Hills Conference Room.

Praise Music Playlist: Find this Sunday's praise songs and listen to them on a playlist compiled by Praise Director Mary Groom.

Far Hills 9 a.m. Praise Worship is in the Outdoor Chapel through September. If we decide to move indoors to the sanctuary, it will be posted on Facebook and our website by 7 a.m. Sunday.

Altar Flowers and Eternal Flame: Click here for information on signing up and payment.

Online Giving: To set up or change recurring donations to the operation budget and ministries, or to make a one-time donation, visit our Giving webpage. Find instructions on setting up and editing recurring gifts on this help page, or contact giving administrator Brittany Albert.

Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The office will be locked at 1 p.m.; by appointment after 1 p.m and on Fridays. Office is locked on second and fourth Tuesdays during morning staff meeting.

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